Dedicated and enthusiastic yoga instructor with advanced training and over 12 years of teaching experience. Friendly and professional with vast and expanding knowledge. Passionate about helping others heal injuries, improve mental health, and support overall health and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Las Olas Yoga
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2021 - Current
Explain and guide students through different yoga styles and poses.
Develop safe and effective lessons for class members.
Maintain positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Keep studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Arrive early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
Retain knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
Help students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Posture Therapist/Yoga Instructor
Miami Sports Chiropractic & Yoga Center
Aventura, FL
02.2023 - 05.2024
Taught individual physical therapy, yoga, and meditation sessions to patients to help heal injuries and chronic pain.
Met with chiropractic doctor daily to review and assess patient cases.
Planned and implemented safe and effective therapy programs for patients.
Took careful observation, detailed notes and provided hands on assistance to ensure patient safety and healing progress.
Arrived early to set up space and greet patients.
Maintained positive relationships with patients through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
Promoted overall wellness by sharing nutrition and healthy lifestyle knowledge with patients.
Yoga and HIIT Instructor
Die Fit Training Club
Sunrise, FL
01.2023 - 07.2023
Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with groups during fitness classes.
Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club.
Yoga Instructor
Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
09.2016 - 10.2019
Taught daily classes.
Created a safe, positive, inclusive classroom for students to learn comfortably at their own pace.
Maintained positive relationships with students through personalized and knowledgeable instruction.
Greeted students and kept track of attendance and payment using studio software.
Practiced daily and attended workshops/training with senior teachers to expand knowledge, experience and skill.
Managed staff and teacher/substitute schedules.
Scheduled workshops/events, generated flyers, posted on social media and marketing sites.
Kept studio software and website up to date.
Ordered and maintained inventory for retail.
Managed bill payment.
Performed a deep clean of studio space twice per week and managed cleaning schedule.
Yoga Instructor
LA Fitness
07.2016 - 02.2018
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Guided large groups through classes using clear and concise instruction.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Demonstrated positions and offered modifications and adjustments to students as necessary.
Yoga Instructor
Be Fitness
Brookfield, Wisconsin
03.2015 - 05.2016
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Yoga Instructor
Elite Sports Club
Brookfield, WI
07.2013 - 04.2016
Led up to 20 classes per week.
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Guided large groups through classes using clear and concise instruction.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Provided demonstration, modifications and adjustments to students as necessary.
Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club.
Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Assessed individual progress and suggested appropriate changes.
Yoga Instructor
Milwaukee Department Of Recreation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2015 - 03.2016
Traveled to Milwaukee Public Schools and community centers to teach group yoga classes for school teachers and community members.
Yoga Instructor
Xperience Fitness
Brookfield, Wisconsin
11.2013 - 03.2016
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
Yoga Instructor
Yogasylum
Brookfield, Wisconsin
06.2012 - 01.2016
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Guided large groups through classes using clear and concise instruction.
Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
Demonstrated positions and offered modifications and adjustments to students as necessary.
Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Strong verbal communication
Yoga instructor
Customer-oriented
Healthy lifestyle role model
Safety techniques
Demonstrating exercises
Program Development
Form expertise
Nutrition principles
Biomechanics knowledge
Stretching expertise
Rehabilitation techniques
Safety awareness
Customer service
First Aid/CPR
Relationship development
Accomplishments
200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Yogasylum, completed program in June, 2013, Brookfield, WI
Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide Apprenticeship, completed October 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A year long intensive training program under the guidance of world renowned senior yoga teacher Greg Nardi. The program consisted of: Daily yoga practice (approx. 500 hours) Workshops on anatomy, philosophy, teaching skills, asana technique, and cueing/assisting (approx. 70 hours) Observation and assisting in the classroom with senior teacher (350 hours) Teaching introductory workshops and classes (100 hours) In depth study, writing assignments, and video/photo projects on yoga anatomy, technique, history and philosophy (420 hours) Participation in group discussions on reading assignments (16 hours) Monthly meeting with mentor (10 hours) Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide Immersion (30 hours)
Yoga teacher training program focused on injuries completed in February 2023 with Dr. Sandra Doman at Miami Sports Chiropractic and Yoga center.